Test Excavations at Three Archeological Sites on Kaskaskia Island, Randolph County, Illinois
Abstract
In October of 1983, test excavations were carried out at three archeological sites at the northeast end of Kaskaskia Island in Randolph County, Illinois. The three sites investigated were the Core Site (11-R-324a), the Rig Site (11-R-324c) and the Empty Sandbag Site. The results of previous survey work had indicated that the former two sites contained historic components, while the latter site had a prehistoric Woodland occupation. The three sites were to be impacted by earth borrowing operations in connection with a levee raising project planned by the Army Corps of Engineers. The test excavations were carried out to determine whether any of the three sites should be considered eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The results of the investigation indicate that none of the three sites are significant and do not meet the criteria for National Register eligibility. Kaskaskia Island is located in the Mississippi River valley about 87 km south of St. Louis, Missouri. The eastern and northern boundaries of the island are formed by the present day channel of the Mississippi River.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA246049
Entities
People
- Charles R. Moffat
- Cynthia J. Anderson